Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 13, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Field of duties and responsibilities

• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air to observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Review blue prints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures
• Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate the same
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs to establish the sequence of pipe installations and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levers
• Measure, cut , thread and bend pipe to required angle using hand and power tools
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes and opening clogged drains.
• Manage all drainage in the facility
• Troubleshoot and fix issues relating to water supply lines
• Maintain knowledge of state regulations affecting plumbing work
• Perform other maintenance jobs
• Establish cost cutting measures to reduce high cost of water bills and related expenditures.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Job Specification and Other Information Related to the Job

Level of Education/Academic qualification

• Diploma in Plumbing/Mechanical engineering (water option) or related field from a recognized institution.
• Advanced certificate in plumbing will be an added advantage

Other Competencies / abilities / skills required

• Report writing skills
• Time Management
• Basic computer skills
• Painting and other artisan skills

Relevant Job experience
• At least Two (2) years’ of hands on experience in plumbing work.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure

This position is contractual and interested candidates should send their application and updated CV to recruitment@ywcakenya.org  indicating job title, salary expectations and availability by close of business on 22nd March 2023.

Selection of qualified candidates will be on a rolling basis.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.



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